Learn English Podcast

🗣️In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you will learn how to use ChatGPT to improve your real-life English skills in a clear and practical way. You’ll discover how this AI tool can help you practice speaking, improve your writing, understand new vocabulary, and get feedback on your grammar so you can sound more natural in English.

I also explain how to create better prompts, how to practice full conversations, and how to avoid common mistakes when using ChatGPT for language learning. This episode is especially helpful for B1–B2 English learners who want to build confidence, increase fluency, and use technology as part of their daily English practice routine.

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📝 Vocabulary list:

1) Relatively – Comparatively; in relation to something else.

2) Customize – To change something to fit personal needs.

3) Judging – Forming an opinion about someone or something.

4) Articulating – Speaking clearly and effectively.

5) Formal – Serious and official in style.

6) Professional tone - a formal and serious style of speaking or writing

7) Worksheet – A paper with exercises for learning

8) Repetitive - occurring again and again in the same way

9) Glitches - small problems or difficulties

10) Offended - feeling upset, annoyed, or insulted

🎙️Ever wondered what it really means when someone says you are “getting on their nerves” or that you “hit a nerve”? In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, we explore real, everyday English idioms that use the word “nerve” and break down exactly what they mean in natural conversation.

You will learn how native speakers use expressions like “get on someone’s nerves,” “have the nerve,” “find your nerve,” and “keep your nerve,” with clear explanations and real-life examples. This episode is designed for B1–B2 English learners who want to understand spoken English more easily and sound more natural when they speak.

If you enjoy learning through practical examples and real situations, this episode will help you improve your listening skills, expand your vocabulary, and communicate with more confidence in English.

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📝 Vocabulary list:

1) Get on someone’s nerves – To annoy or irritate someone.

2) Work someone’s nerves – To be irritating or annoying

3) Get on someone’s last nerve – To be extremely annoying to the point where the person is about to take action

4) Touch a nerve / Hit a nerve / Strike a nerve – To say or do something that causes a strong emotional reaction

5) Have the nerve to (do something) – To be bold or disrespectful in an unreasonable way

6) The nerve (of someone) – A shortened version of "have the nerve to," expressing disbelief at someone's boldness.

7) Find your nerve / Gather your nerve – To build up courage to do something.

8) Keep your nerve – To remain calm and brave in a difficult situation.

9) Disrespectful – Showing a lack of respect.

10) Courage – The ability to do something that frightens you

11) Heroic – Showing great bravery.

12) Disaster – A sudden event causing great damage.

💵 In this special President’s Day episode of the Learn English Podcast, you’ll explore why certain U.S. presidents appear on coins and dollar bills. Learn about famous leaders like Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Andrew Jackson, and Ulysses S. Grant, and discover how their decisions shaped American history.

You will also learn the names and values of common U.S. coins and paper money, which currencies are rarely used today, and why some presidents are considered controversial. This episode is made for B1–B2 English learners who want to improve listening, build real-life vocabulary, and understand American culture through meaningful stories.

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📜 SOURCES

https://www.nps.gov/trte/learn/historyculture/index.htm

https://bidenwhitehouse.archives.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/

📝 Vocabulary list:

1) Currency – The system of money used in a country.

2) Denomination – The face value of a coin or banknote.

3) Equivalent – Having the same value or amount.

4) Collector’s item – An object that people collect because it is valuable or unique.

5) Souvenir – A small item kept as a memory of a place or event.

6) Nostalgia – A sentimental longing for the past.

7) Bill – A piece of paper money (e.g., a $5 bill).

8) Banknote – Another word for a bill (paper money).

9) Coin – A small, round piece of metal used as money.

10) Treasury Department – The government department responsible for printing and making money.

11) Declaration of Independence – The document that declared the US independent from Britain.

💖Valentine’s Day is coming up, and in this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you’ll learn how to talk about love in clear, natural English at a B1 level. We explore different types of love, including romantic love and platonic love, and explain how to use words like “love,” “like,” “in love,” “adore,” and “devoted” in the correct context. You’ll hear simple, real-life examples to help you understand the differences and avoid common mistakes.

This episode is perfect for English learners who want to build vocabulary, improve listening skills, and feel more confident expressing feelings in everyday conversations. By the end of the episode, you’ll be able to talk about relationships, emotions, and connections in a natural, respectful way.

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📜 SOURCES

https://www.youtube.com/@peacock

https://www.youtube.com/@TheOffice

Last year's Valentine's Day video: https://youtu.be/qU3T6OmN81M

📝 Vocabulary list:

1) synonyms: Words or phrases that mean exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language.

2) Romantic love: A deep, passionate affection for someone you are in a relationship with.

3) Platonic love: A non-romantic, affectionate relationship between friends or family members.

4) Friendly love: The love and affection you have for your friends.

5) Companion: A close friend or family member.

6) In love with: Feeling a deep romantic attachment and attraction to someone.

7) Like: To find enjoyment or pleasure in something, without the intensity of love.

8) Adore: To love someone or something deeply and passionately.

9) Devoted: Deeply committed and loyal to someone or something.

10) Dedicated: Committed wholeheartedly to a task or purpose.

📱If you’re looking for free and effective ways to learn English, this episode is for you. Today, I break down the best free language learning apps and online tools you can use to improve your English skills. You’ll learn the real strengths and weaknesses of each option so you can build a study plan that actually works.

In this episode, I review Duolingo, Language Transfer, HelloTalk, Tandem, free features on italki, and how to use ChatGPT for English practice. I explain how each resource can support your listening, vocabulary, speaking, and writing — and which level of learner they work best for.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear idea of which apps to use, how to combine them, and how to avoid common mistakes that slow down your progress.

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📜 SOURCES

https://www.duolingo.com/

https://www.languagetransfer.org/

https://www.hellotalk.com/

https://tandem.net/

https://www.italki.com/

📝 Vocabulary list:

1) Sequential – Following a specific order, one step after another.

2) Flash card – A card with words or pictures used for learning.

3) Notorious – Famous for something bad.

4) Bizarre – Very strange or unusual.

5) Low stress – Relaxed and without pressure.

6) Feature – A function or tool available in an app.

7) User-friendly – Easy to use.

8) Bright spot - A positive aspect in a generally negative situation.

9) Sophisticated - Complex or intricate.

10) Time to kill - A period of time when one has nothing to do.

🎙️In this episode of The Learn English Podcast, we continue the story of Martin Luther King Jr. by focusing on the year 1963, one of the most important years in the Civil Rights Movement. You will learn about peaceful protests, segregation in the American South, the Letter from Birmingham Jail, and the historic March on Washington, where Dr. King delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech.

This episode is perfect for English learners who want to improve their listening comprehension while learning about real American history. New vocabulary is explained in context as you explore themes like justice, equality, and non-violent resistance. If you are interested in culture, history, and meaningful stories, this episode will help you grow your English skills in a powerful and memorable way.

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📜 SOURCES

Letter from a Birmingham Jail Text: https://www.csuchico.edu/iege/_assets/documents/susi-letter-from-birmingham-jail.pdf

Letter from a Birmingham Jail Reading - Martin Luther King Jr.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATPSht6318o

The March On Washington: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQYzHIIQ1O4&t=1385s

https://www.nps.gov/places/-letter-from-birmingham-jail.htm

https://www.nps.gov/articles/march-on-washington.htm

📝 Vocabulary list:

1) Legacy – Something handed down from the past, such as achievements or traditions.

2) Segregated – Separated based on differences, such as race or religion.

3) Sit-in – A form of protest where participants sit in a place and refuse to leave.

4) Interchangeably – Able to be used in place of one another.

5) Diverse – Showing a wide variety of differences.

6) Crucial – Extremely important or necessary.

7) Impactful – Having a strong effect or influence.

8) Orator – A skilled public speaker.

9) Moral issue – A question of what is right and wrong.

10) Judged by the content of their character – Evaluated based on who they are, not external traits.

11) All walks of life – Referring to people of different social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.

🚀If one of your goals is to improve your English, this episode gives you a clear study method you can actually follow. I share a four-step system that combines reading and listening so you can learn faster and remember more of what you study.

You will learn what “comprehensible input” means, how to choose a book that is interesting and a little above your level, and how to use English and your native language together to understand difficult texts. I explain several variations of the method, including ideas for beginners, intermediate learners, and students who only have a short time each day.

By the end of the episode, you will have a simple plan you can use every day to build vocabulary, improve listening comprehension, and feel more confident using English in real life.

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📜 SOURCES

Steve Kaufmann: https://youtube.com/@Thelinguist

Stephen Krashen: https://www.sdkrashen.com/

Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/

Faded Page: https://www.fadedpage.com/

Freeditorial: https://freeditorial.com/en

📝 Vocabulary list:

1) Stick to a plan - To continue following a plan without giving up.

2) Get the most out of - To gain maximum benefit from something.

3) Extensive reading - Reading longer texts for enjoyment and overall understanding, rather than focusing on every detail.

4) Copyright-free - Material that is free to use without restrictions on reproduction or distribution.

5) Trade-off - A compromise between two conflicting aspects, such as simplicity and difficulty.

6) Gap - A lack of knowledge or understanding in a particular area.

7) Push yourself - To challenge oneself to do more or better.

8) Reinforcement - Strengthening or supporting something to make it more effective.

9) Figure out - To understand or solve something.

10) Retain - To keep or remember information over time.

11) Skyrocketed - Increased very rapidly.

12) Gibberish - Nonsense words or language.

🛩️ In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you will hear one of the most important American stories of all time — the story of the Wright Brothers and the world’s first successful airplane flight. On December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright completed the first powered flight in history in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

As you listen, you will build useful English vocabulary related to aviation, science, invention, and persistence. You will learn words and phrases such as aviation, self-taught, witness, engineer, experiment, pioneer, and pivotal moment — all explained in context so you can understand and remember them more easily. The episode also explores how two brothers who never finished high school used curiosity, hard work, and careful observation of nature to change the world forever.

If you enjoy learning English through meaningful stories, American culture, and real historical events, this episode is perfect for you. Listening to true stories like this one will help you improve your comprehension, grow your vocabulary, and feel more confident when hearing and using English in real life.

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📝 Vocabulary List:

1) Aviation - The science or practice of flying aircraft.

2) Mechanically gifted - Skilled in understanding and working with machines.

3) Sparked their curiosity - Aroused interest or enthusiasm.

4) Scientific approach - A method of investigation involving observation and experimentation.

5) A crucial first step - An essential initial action leading to success.

6) Self-taught - Learned through personal effort without formal education.

7) Urban legend - A widely circulated story of doubtful truth.

8) Put their mind to it - Dedicated effort and determination to accomplish something.

9) Can-do spirit - An attitude of optimism and determination to succeed.

10) Credited as - Acknowledged as being responsible for something.

📜 SOURCES

https://www.wright-brothers.org/

https://www.daytoncvb.com/attractions/dayton-aviation-park/

https://libraries.wright.edu/special-collections-and-archives/wright-brothers-collection#guide

https://www.ohiohistory.org/visit/browse-historical-sites/paul-laurence-dunbar-house/

https://airandspace.si.edu/explore/stories/wright-brothers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zYNF_auncg

🌒In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you will improve your listening skills and build real-life English vocabulary through a powerful true story about witnessing a total solar eclipse in the United States. I traveled from Southern California to a small town in Texas to stand inside the “path of totality” — the only place where the moon completely blocks the sun and turns day into night. As I share this unforgettable experience, you will hear natural American English used to describe travel planning, weather uncertainty, scientific phenomena, emotions, and once-in-a-lifetime moments.

This episode is created specifically for B1–B2 English learners who want to learn English through real American stories instead of textbooks. You will hear and learn important vocabulary in context, including words such as solar eclipse, path of totality, corona, forecast, witness, shadow, and rare event. These words are not just defined — they are used in a real story, helping you understand how native speakers actually use English in everyday conversation and storytelling.

If you enjoy learning English through true experiences, cultural moments, and meaningful personal stories, this episode is perfect for you. Listening to true American stories like this one will help you improve comprehension, strengthen vocabulary, and build the confidence you need to understand natural English in real life. Whether you love science, travel, or simply want to improve your English in a memorable way, this episode will keep you engaged while helping you grow as an English speaker.

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📝 Vocabulary List:

1) Reflect – To think back and consider past actions or events.

2) Solar Eclipse – An event where the moon passes in front of the sun, blocking its light.

3) Corona – The outermost part of the sun's atmosphere.

4) Path of Totality – The track across Earth where a total eclipse is visible.

5) Weather forecast - a prediction of the weather

6) Book in advance – To arrange something (like tickets) ahead of time.

7) Direct flight - a flight that goes straight to the destination without stopping

8) Carry-on – A small bag you take with you onto an airplane.

9) Chirp – A short, high sound made by birds.

10) Cloud Cover – A layer of clouds in the sky.

📜 SOURCES

https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/where-when/

https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/plan-now-for-the-2026-total-solar-eclipse-in-europe/

🌀In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you will learn about some of the most confusing plural words in English and how to use them correctly. While many words simply add “s” or “es,” English also has irregular plural forms that change their spelling, pronunciation, or do not change at all. In this lesson, you will hear clear examples such as cactus and cacti, woman and women, goose and geese, child and children, as well as words that stay the same like fish, deer, and sheep.

This episode is designed for B1–B2 English learners who want to improve their listening skills and build stronger vocabulary through real examples. By learning the patterns behind these strange plural forms, you will feel more confident when speaking, writing, and understanding English in real-life situations.

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📝 Vocabulary List:

1. Cactus: A desert plant with spines.
2. Alumnus: A male graduate of a school.
3. Focus: The center of interest or activity.
4. Crisis: A time of intense difficulty or danger.
5. Thesis: A long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one submitted for a university degree.
6. Octopus: A sea creature with eight legs.
7. Hippopotamus: A large African mammal.
8. Goose: A large waterbird.
9. Ox: A castrated male bovine.
10. Wolf: A wild canine.
11. Knife: A cutting instrument.
12. Trout: A type of fish that lives in cold water.
13. Salmon: A type of fish that swims upstream to spawn.
14. Deer: A hoofed mammal.
15. Moose: A large North American deer.
16. Bison: A large North American mammal.
17. Swine: A pig.
18. Species: A group of living organisms that can breed with each other.
19. Die: A small cube marked with numbers, used in games of chance.
20. Mutate: To change form or character.

📜 SOURCES

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JP-TPCs9Fj8

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-58937415